Specialists in the Center for Gynecologic Oncology are experienced in the treatment of all stages and forms of common and rare types of ovarian cancer, including:
We are committed to providing you with compassionate, effective treatment based on the most advanced approaches for preserving sexual, reproductive and hormone function.
In addition to traditional approaches, we offer the following innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer:
Our Breast and Ovarian Cancer Genetics Program helps to identify and provide comprehensive, coordinated medical care for families that have a hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer syndrome.
Our pathologists are sub-specialized in identifying gynecologic malignancies. This expertise leads to more accurate diagnosis and staging, which forms the basis for your treatment.
Our gynecologic cancer pathologists are internationally recognized and consulted on the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. They participate in tumor board meetings, sharing information about each patient’s unique cancer with the entire treatment team to help guide care planning.
Our diagnostic experts are aided by advanced technologies including blood testing for the CA-125 ovarian tumor marker.
Our patients have access to traditional and innovative treatment approaches including:
Your personalized treatment plan will be developed by experts from an array of gynecologic cancer specialties. Depending on the stage and other characteristics of your cancer, this treatment plan may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination of these therapies.
The specialists involved in your care may include:
Our gynecologic oncology surgeons are experienced in treatment of rare and common cancers and are recognized leaders in their fields. Research has shown that surgeons performing higher volumes of particular procedures offer patients better outcomes. Studies also confirm that ovarian cancer patients initially treated by gynecologic oncologists have improved survival rates compared to those treated by general gynecologists or general surgeons.
Depending on the location and stage of your cancer, your care team may recommend:
Learn about Mass General's Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Center.
The Center for Outcomes & Patient Safety in Surgery (COMPASS) ensures that data related to obstetric care and treatment of conditions of the ovaries & uterus is transparent and accessible for patients as they make important health decisions.
In this video, learn about performance data for Mass General obstetric and gynecologic care.
Our specialized radiation teams offer a full spectrum of computer-controlled internal and external radiation treatments for ovarian cancer.
Learn about our gynecologic radiation oncology program.
Clinical trials are research studies of new drugs, new combinations of drugs or already approved drugs being studied to treat patients in new and different ways. They may include new drug doses or new ways (schedules) to give the drugs. Clinical trials are run under strict guidelines. Their purpose is to help find out whether new cancer treatments are safe and effective or better than the standard (current) treatment.
Cancer is increasingly becoming a disease in which the genetic make-up of each individual cancer drives therapy. The Center for Gynecologic Oncology also has access to clinical trials involving these targeted therapy approaches.
Find listings of our current clinical trials for Ovarian Cancer.
Join our ovarian cancer long-term survival study. If you are an eight-year or more stage III or stage IV ovarian cancer survivor, help to improve the treatment, survival and survivorship of all women with cancer.
The ovaries are female reproductive organs located in the pelvis. Cancer that begins in the tissues of an ovary is called ovarian cancer. There are three main types of ovarian cancer: epithelial ovarian cancer, germ cell cancer and stromal cell cancer. Each is named for the tissue in which the tumor (abnormal growth) starts.
This program helps patients keep their hair or reduce how much hair they lose from chemo.
Learn about our gynecologic radiation oncology program.
We help to identify families that may have a hereditary breast or ovarian cancer syndrome.
Explore fertility-preservation options.
A checklist of items to bring with you for your first visit and helpful information.
We offer a variety of education and support resources to help you and your family.
We offer a wide range of integrative therapies, workshops and support groups.
See our Wellness and Support Program calendar.
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